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California Auto-Renews $1.7B PerkinElmer Contract
Thursday, Nov 4, 2021

The PerkinElmer COVID-19 laboratory’s $1.7 billion contract was quietly auto-renewed Sunday amid allegations of poor management and ongoing state investigations of the Valencia lab. PerkinElmer, a Massachusetts-based diagnostics company, was tasked with increasing California’s daily COVID-19 testing...

Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Begins Vaccination Verifications

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 12 new deaths and 1,829 new cases of COVID-19 county wide, with 37,823 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. **Note: The higher number of cases Thursday reflects delays in reporting of 396 positive tests from a large testing lab...

Wednesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Starts Giving Vaccine To Children 5 to 11
Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Wednesday confirmed 22 new deaths and 1,605 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 37,719 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Today, Public Health confirms 22 new deaths and 1,605 new cases of COVID-19. The number of cases today reflects 476 backlogged...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Explains Plans to Lift Masking Requirements, Vaccinate Children 5 to 11
Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Tuesday confirmed 17 new deaths and 896 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 37,586 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 17 new deaths reported today, three people who passed away were over the age of 80, five people who died were between the...

Monday COVID-19 Roundup: 179th Death at Henry Mayo
Monday, Nov 1, 2021

Officials from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Monday announced an additional death, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths since the onset of the pandemic to 179, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. Currently, there are zero tests pending, 21 patients in the hospital, and a total of 1,595 patients...

Friday COVID Roundup: County to Continue Vaccination, Booster Outreach for the Homeless
Friday, Oct 29, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 25 new deaths and 1,333 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 37,394 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 25 new deaths reported today, seven people who passed away were over the age of 80, eight people who died were between...

Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: Vaccines Coming Soon for 5-11 Year Olds
Thursday, Oct 28, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 20 new deaths and 1,887 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 37,324 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. **Note: The higher number of cases today likely reflects delays in reporting of about 500 positive tests from one or more...

Consumers Warned About Risks of Decorative Contact Lenses

SACRAMENTO – California Department of Public Health director and state public health officer Dr. Tomás J. Aragón warned consumers Thursday about the risks associated with wearing decorative contact lenses. “Advertised as color, cosmetic, fashion and theatrical contact lenses, decorative contact...

Wednesday COVID Roundup: Public Health To Get Boosters To Nursing Facilities
Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021

Public Health confirms 11 new deaths and 909 new cases of COVID-19, with 37,224 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, and Henry Mayo reporting one additional death. Of the 11 new deaths reported today, one person who passed away was over the age of 80, four people who died were between the ages of...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Urges Those Eligible to Get Booster
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Tuesday confirmed 20 new deaths and 827 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 37,178 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 20 new deaths reported today, four people who passed away were over the age of 80, six people who died were between the...

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Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo today announced a renewed bi-partisan call for a state of emergency to support the health and safety of communities impacted by the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Legislators Renew Call for Chiquita Canyon Landfill State Of Emergency
Circle K is is helping customers gear up for the last stretch of 2024 with a major fuel discount across the West Coast
Oct. 10: Circle K October Fuel Day Pop-Up
The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts will be holding a free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Recycling event for Val Verde.
Oct. 12: Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste Recycling Event in Val Verde
Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement commenting on the Board of Supervisors’ approval of the final $49.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25: 
Barger Issues Statement on L.A. County Board of Supervisors’ Approval of $49.2 Billion Supplemental Budget
 Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Warrior Heritage Foundation, which was unanimously approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors yesterday.
County Department of Military Affairs Announces Strategic Partnership
The California Department of Public Health reports that a third human case of bird flu has been confirmed in California.
Third Confirmed Human Case of Bird Flu,
California State University, Northridge students can now earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance, beginning this fall.
CSUN Now Offers Bachelor’s Degree in Dance
The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, Powered by FivePoint Valencia, is excited to host the Girls Try Hockey for Free Day, a special event designed to introduce girls to the thrilling sport of hockey.
Oct. 12: Register For the “Girls Try Hockey For Free Day”
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9, beginning with closed session at 6 p.m., followed by open session at 7 p.m.
Oct. 9: Hart School Board Holds Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra will present a special fundraising concert featuring SCVYO's talented students alongside the acclaimed Los Angeles-based professional ensemble, Bridge to Everywhere.
Oct. 12: SCVYO Presents Special Fundraising Concert
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9, beginning at 5 p.m. in closed session. Open session will follow at 6 p.m.
Oct. 9: COC Board  Reconsiders Plan to Build Student Housing
1861 - Pioneer Acton rancher & stonecutter George Blum born in Switzerland [story]
Blum Ranch
Los Angeles County residents have access to updated free COVID-19 vaccines designed to target strains currently circulating and causing most infections. The updated vaccine is strongly recommended this fall for residents ages 6 months and older.
Updated Free COVID-19, Flu Vaccines Available in L.A. County
The city of Santa Clarita welcomes residents to dispose of their unwanted household hazardous and electronic waste at the free Household Hazardous/E-Waste Collection Event on Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 19: Free Drive-Thru Hazardous Waste/E-Waste Event
Doug Bonelli, who represents the family trust that owns the land that houses the Saugus Swap Meet on the site of the former Saugus Speedway, has announced that more than 60 years of history will come to an end on Saturday, Oct. 27
Oct. 27: Final Day of Historic Saugus Swap Meet
After many months of preparation and rehearsals, high school marching bands across the country are kicking off the 2024 competitive season. The Saugus High School Marching Centurions and Color Guard competed Saturday, Oct. 5 in the Downey Field Tournament.
Saugus High Marching Centurions, Color Guard Earn Top Awards
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 10: Castaic School Board Regular Meeting
The Small Business Development Center and city of Santa Clarita invites Santa Clarita small businesses to attend the free “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series” to learn tips on how to create and improve your digital footprint.
‘Enhancing Your Digital Footprint’ Webinar Series for Small Business
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that applications are now available for those who want to start their own Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) with permitting to begin Nov. 1.
Public Health Announces Program for At-Home Food Businesses
The Los Angeles Superior Court has ruled that Christopher Hubbart, the sexually violent predator dubbed the "Pillowcase Rapist," is to be housed in the Antelope Valley.
Court Orders Pillowcase Rapist to be Housed in AV
1858 - Butterfield Overland Mail stage makes first trek through SCV [story]
Butterfield stage
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating a missing Canyon Country woman.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Canyon Country Woman
College of the Canyons cross country competed at the annual 3C2A Southern California Preview hosted by Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, Oct. 4, with both Cougars squads faring well at the meet, which attracted more than 20 participating programs for each race.which attracted more than 20 participating programs for each race.
Cougars Cross Country Competes at 3C2A SoCal Preview
Trent Rickard scored his first career hat trick as The Master's men's soccer team defeated the Park-Gilbert Buccaneers 3-0 Saturday, Oct. 5 at Reese Field in Newhall.
Rickard’s Hat Trick Wins it for TMU Soccer
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